Odisha

Catholic priests brutally attacked in Odisha church robbery

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Burnt Bibles from the attacks on Christians in Manipur. (Photo: Open Doors) Two Catholic priests were seriously injured in a violent robbery at a church in Odisha, sparking concerns over the safety of the Christian minority community in the region. The incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday, June 15, at the Jhorabahal parish in Sundergarh … Read more

Saluga Pradhan, a senior BJD leader and a Christian elected unopposed as deputy speaker in Odisha Legislative Assembly

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Senior BJD leader Saluga Pradhan. (Photo: YouTube Screenshot/Kalinga TV) Senior Biju Janta Dal (BJD) leader Saluga Pradhan was elected unopposed as the deputy speaker on November 21. The Odisha Assembly now boasts a remarkable combination of leadership, with a Dalit speaker and a tribal deputy speaker. This diversity is further emphasized by Pradhan’s Christian background, … Read more